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Is Not Quite Human worth watching?
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DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.1).
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DecentGoodWatch scoreSummary
Dr. Jonas Carson, a scientist, invents Chip, an android teenager. Dr. Carson sends Chip to school with his daughter Becky to see whether an android could interact with others. But his former employer decides to try and make a profit by stealing the mechanical boy.
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- Family movie night
- Kids
- Teens
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- You want dark or edgy material
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Not streaming in any country yet.
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- Directed by
- Steven Hilliard Stern
- Written by
- Alan Ormsby, Seth McEvoy
- Produced by
- Noel Resnick
- Music by
- Tom Scott
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Not Quite Human1987 · You're here - 2
Not Quite Human II1989 - 3
Still Not Quite Human1992
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Facts
June 19, 1987 · 1 h 37 min · Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, TV Movie
- Released
- June 19, 1987
- Runtime
- 1 h 37 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Family, Science Fiction, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
5 questions, like "Is Not Quite Human worth watching?"
Questions about Not Quite Human
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Is there a sequel to Not Quite Human?
- Not Quite Human (1987)
- Not Quite Human II (1989)
- Still Not Quite Human (1992)
Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by Not Quite Human II (1989).
Is Not Quite Human okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Not Quite Human make me laugh?
A touch
Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.
Is Not Quite Human plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.